What if the outcome of your next big move has less to do with timing and more to do with how you show up? We revisit our conversation with Ellen Silverman—who left three decades in banking to thrive as a New York City real estate agent—and unpack the habits that make reinvention stick in one of the toughest markets on earth. The story isn’t about listings; it’s about discipline that builds resilience, communication that creates trust, and the decision to stop outsourcing your confidence to headlines and doubters.
We break down a practical playbook you can use this week. You’ll hear how Ellen treats real estate like a true nine-to-five, even in slow seasons, and how that structure turns uncertainty into forward motion. We explore why texts and DMs may be the norm, but real connection still comes from better questions, cleaner follow-ups, and active listening. If you’re spinning your wheels with busywork, you’ll learn how to build simple systems—client FAQs, pipeline hygiene, recurring check-ins—that compound results without burning you out.
The conversation also tackles comparison and the quiet ways we give away our power. Ellen once assumed others knew more; now she trusts her judgment and filters the noise. We offer a weekly challenge to cut one source of distraction and replace it with one step toward your vision. Whether you’re buying or selling in NYC, growing a side hustle, or navigating a career pivot, these tools translate. If you want Ellen’s buyer’s guide or have questions about the market, she’s open to chat—and so are we.
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